Project Engineer: Hydrology & Floodplain Design

WGA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is seeking a Project Engineer to perform and coordinate hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage and floodplain projects in Texas. You will develop models using HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/EPA-SWMM and collaborate with managers, clients, and regulatory agencies to deliver compliant design solutions.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and a TX PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months), with CFM preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Preferred Certifications: CFM.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage and floodplain projects.
• Develop and review hydrologic models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, and other software.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, municipalities, permitting authorities, and regulatory agencies to support approvals and successful delivery.
• Support regulatory submittals including FEMA CLOMR/LOMR and floodplain permitting.
• Review plans, calculations, models, and deliverables for compliance with project requirements and criteria.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate technical findings to clients and teams.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers and assist with scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Represent WGA professionally with clients, agencies, partners, and at industry events.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Project coordination

Client communication

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

PE license (TX)

CFM certification

Tools

HEC-RAS (1D/2D)

HEC-HMS

EPA-SWMM

XP-SWMM

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is seeking a Project Engineer to perform and coordinate hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage and floodplain projects in Texas. You will develop models using HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/EPA-SWMM and collaborate with managers, clients, and regulatory agencies to deliver compliant design solutions.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and a TX PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months), with CFM preferred.